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Kaylyn Becker

Waterloo,ON

Summary

Dynamic accounting professional with experience in assurance engagements, tax preparation and financial reporting. Proven ability to enhance efficiency through data analysis and regulatory compliance. Proficient in Excel, CaseWare, Sage50, QuickBooks, and Jira.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Accountant

Graham Mathew Professional Corporation
Cambridge, Ontario
08.2024 - Current
  • Prepared more than 80 assurance engagements independently, including over 500 hours in audit-specific work.
  • Completed over 100 T2s and T1s with efficiency and accuracy.
  • Generated financial reports for management review including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
  • Reviewed and analyzed financial statements for accuracy and compliance with standards.
  • Analyzed existing accounting processes to recommend improvements in efficiency or effectiveness.
  • Researched complex transactions to ensure proper classification within the general ledger accounts.
  • Compiled and prepared journal entries to ensure accurate general ledger records.
  • Ensured compliance with generally accepted accounting principles while preparing financial statements.

Project Coordinator

Definity Financial Corp
Kitchener, ON
05.2021 - 11.2023
  • Managed and maintained the Agile Centre of Excellence, the PMO Project Repository and multiple SharePoint and Confluence sites for business-technology projects. Optimizing user experience through content updates, permission management and data analysis for continuous improvement.
  • Prepared comprehensive monthly and weekly status reports to communicate project progress to management teams for technology & business Steering Committees and the EPMO Delivery Committee.
  • Facilitated stakeholder meetings to discuss project requirements, objectives, and outcomes, tracking key action items and ensuring timely collaboration with internal departments and external vendors for successful task completion.
  • Orchestrated 12+ employee events for up to 60 attendees, coordinating seamlessly with vendors, staying within budget, and receiving positive feedback.
  • Identified team training needs, hosting "Lunch N Learns" with Agile Coaches to keep members updated on industry trends.
  • Provided training and support to co-op students and Project Coordinators.
  • Demonstrated effective time management under pressure by prioritizing tasks and delegating assignments for simultaneous handling of multiple business - technology projects.

Summer Student

Economical Insurance
Waterloo, ON
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Sorted and filed mail in a timely manner to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Optimized the mail filing system by leveraging Excel to update inaccurate data, allowing for efficiency.

Education

Master of Professional Accounting - Accounting

The University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
04-2025

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Gordon S. Lang School Of Business And Economics
University Of Guelph, Guelph, ON
04.2022

High School Diploma -

Southwood Secondary School
Cambridge, ON
06.2018

Timeline

Staff Accountant

Graham Mathew Professional Corporation
08.2024 - Current

Project Coordinator

Definity Financial Corp
05.2021 - 11.2023

Summer Student

Economical Insurance
05.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Gordon S. Lang School Of Business And Economics

High School Diploma -

Southwood Secondary School

Master of Professional Accounting - Accounting

The University of Guelph

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